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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.24, 783.93 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.24, 783.93 and 466.75 is: 699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.24 : 783.93 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.24/783.93 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.24x = 783.93 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.24x = 365,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,899.33/523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.30

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